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"I was convinced that life was over for me. Until I became convinced that there was life awaiting me beyond the hospital wards. "

For the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) service within our Employment & Recovery Services, clinical integration is a vital part of the work we do. Working together with mental health services, we ensure wrap around support for our clients' recovery journey, and journey into paid, sustainable employment.

Thousands of people across the Black Country with health conditions and disabilities are set to be supported to find or retain employment to boost their wellbeing, thanks to a new national scheme that will be piloted in the Black Country.

After two successful jobs fairs in 2023, and a recent success in April 2024, the Sandwell IPS team are back at the West Bromwich Library on the 20th June 2024 with another event which promises to be even better. Expect our usual - local employers, live vacancies and job opportunities plus lots of local candidates to match with available roles. With increasing popularity both for employers and job seekers, make sure you get in touch to book your table with us!

Dudley borough job centres and Dudley College hosted the ‘Connect to Your Community’ event earlier this month.

Last week saw another great jobs fair hosted by the Sandwell IPS Team, and this time more successful than ever. Over 150 job seekers walked through the doors of the Smethwick Youth and Community Centre on the 9^th April, where 22 employers with live, local vacancies joined the team to meet potential candidates.

It's  Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual. This week, we spotlight stories, videos and resources as we support NCW. Read on for Louise's story...